itching on leg

mum had pains in her leg and i asked her to use deep heat, since then shes had bad itching on her leg and lil red spots where shes been scratching, is this an allergic reaction to deep heat, its been a week now.what can she do…thanks

Re: itching on leg

Many reasons. Not enough info.

Pain in one leg (or both) may be because of blocked vein or artery. Ultrasound may be needed.

Other reasons may be wound, insect bite, infection of skin, diabetes, muscle cramp, joint problem etc.